Michigan Green Amendment Press Conference
April 22, 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm EDT
Legislators & Advocates Announce Michigan Constitutional Amendment Protecting Environmental Rights
(aka a Michigan Green Amendment)
Lead Legislators Believe This Could Be A Pivotal Year For The Constitutional Right
What: Leading Michigan State Legislators and advocates will gather to announce filing of the Michigan Green Amendment that would protect the right of all the people of the state to a clean and healthy environment, including clean water, air, and soils; balanced ecosystems; and a stable climate. If passed, Michigan would be the first state to explicitly recognize and protect the environmental justice values of a healthy environment, as well as the right to a safe and stable climate.
Who: Press conference speakers include:
- Representative Donovan McKinney, 11th District
- Senator Sue Shink, 14th District
- Maya K. van Rossum, Founder, Green Amendments For The Generations
- More Michigan environmental leaders to be determined
When: Earth Day, April 22, 2026, 12:45 pm
Where: Michigan State Capitol
100 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933
Room 405, Senate Press Room
Photo opportunities available. Members of the press and public are invited to attend.
